Health and Safety Coordinator

- Excellent opportunity to continue your career with an established industry leader

- Receive a competitive salary and a wide host of benefits

- Develop yourself professionally and contribute to a growing organization!

About the Organization

Lake Shore Gold (a subsidiary of Pan American Silver) is located in Timmins, Ontario. The Bell Creek Complex, located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Timmins, consists of an underground mine and processing facility. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt, with ore mined by narrow vein longhole stoping methods. Ore is then transported to the surface via a modern 1080m deep shaft capable of 4800tpd.

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About Timmins, Ontario

Timmins is a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. People can enjoy recreational activities such as camping, world-class fishing, nature, and snowmobile trails. Direct flights to Toronto are available at the local airport via multiple carriers. There are many support networks in the community including the local Timmins and District Hospital, local sports leagues for children and adults (hockey, baseball, basketball, etc.), golf courses, both cross-country and downhill ski resorts, a community pool, and many other community events that provide entertainment throughout the year - fairs, carnivals, concerts, and more!

About the Opportunity

We are looking to hire a Health and Safety Coordinator to join our Bell Creek Mine in Porcupine, ON., on a full-time basis. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day or 4 on, 3 off, 10hrs/day.

Compensation: This position offers a salary range of $110,000 - $130,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

Vacancy Status: This is an existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible.

Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp-based position.

The Health and Safety Coordinator reports to the Mine Manager while working closely with the Health and Safety Superintendent and site H&S team. The Health and Safety Coordinator will be responsible for the health and safety policies, procedures, and training, both on surface and underground, including site contractors. You will establish, implement, and ensure compliance to all site and regulated safety standards. You will be expected to assist with supervision to ensure all workers have sufficient training and applicable modules. You will oversee the development of training plans to meet the ongoing needs of the mine, and ensuring workers are trained on equipment and procedures.

Other duties will include:

- Ensures that safety programs are developed and in place to reduce injury exposure, minimize loss and provide a base for internal and external audits.

- Compliance and management of standards and regulations.

- Coordinate training programs to comply with legal and site requirements.

- Maintain Mine Safety database, including training records, safety inspections, safety stats, assist OH with all RTW plans.

- Act as the Mine Signing Authority for training.

- Ensure all MOL compliance documents are completed and issued.

- Oversee, schedule, and maintain the Volunteer Mine Rescue Program.

- Assist with, and manage, the Bell Creek Safety Budget.

- Order all Safety related materials, manage the gas testing equipment and their maintenance, manage the safety boot and safety eye glass program.

- Ensures that systems are in place which will effectively monitor and report compliance to all safety/training programs.

- Conducts regular safety inspections.

- Develops a monthly safety program for use by all first line supervisors.

- Provides, procures, and ensures the availability of training for all supervisory personnel in required safety and training facet of first line supervisory work.

- Ensures a viable Joint H&S Committee is active and in accordance with OHSA standards and sits on the JHSC as a Management Co Chair.

- Support the implementation of Critical Risk Management (CRM) and Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) at site.

- Other such duties or special projects as may be assigned.

More About You

While our ideal candidate has the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply.

The following will be critical to successfully performing this role:

- CRSP designation Canadian Registered Safety Professional would be considered an advantage.

- Supervisory Common Core.

- Train the Trainer

- Five to ten years related surface and underground mine experience.

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing with all levels of the organization and government agencies.

- Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

Overall, you are a motivated team player who demonstrates compliance with all health and safety regulations.

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive annual salary, as well as the following benefits:

- Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)

- Relocation Assistance available for eligible positions

- Flexible Work Schedules Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits

- Wellness Spending Account

- Health Care Spending Account

- Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution

- Basic life/accidental life insurance

- Long-term disability coverage

- Employee Assistance Program

- Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue

- Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements

- Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Lake Shore Gold is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take the next step toward your career goals with an industry leader - apply now!